Following is a summary of requirements set forth in the Charter. (Sections 8.03 and 8.04), and Florida Statute (Section 101.161).Evidence of doing business. Failure to obtain license. In a ruling posted on Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court has struck down Hillsborough County's onecent transportation sales tax. A "yes" vote supported renewing the existing halfcent Community Investment sales tax from December 1, 2026, through December 31, 2041. Office Closures: Our office will close at 12PM on December 24th and will remain closed on December 25th and 26th for the Christmas holiday. Amendment Sixteen to the Constitution was ratified on February 3, 1913. A halfcent sales tax is set to expire in Hillsborough County, and county leaders are hoping to convince voters to renew it. A "yes" vote supported renewing the existing halfcent Community Investment sales tax from December 1, 2026, through December 31, 2041.